Thriving Through the Arts.
Arts In Reach empowers teenage girls and gender expansive youth ages 11 to 22 through inclusive, creative community.
AIR is a Safe Space
We value inclusivity and kindness over competition and status. AIR is a supportive community where teens feel safe to express their authentic selves and take on challenges through the arts.
AIR Creates Opportunities
We believe all teens should have opportunities to thrive through the arts as a means of overcoming challenges and becoming self-reliant adults. Our programs are accessible, diverse, and allow teens to lead and grow.
98%
of AIR participants graduate from high school
75%
of AIR participants pursue post-secondary education
50%+
of AIR alumni volunteer in their communities.
News and Insights
“Altered Futures” On Display at the New Hampshire Art Association!
Arts In Reach is proud to have a gallery show Altered Futures as part of the New Hampshire Art Association's Fledgling: Artists Under 30 Exhibition! All of the incredible creations are made by AIR artists and a couple of AIR staff! Most of the pieces were upcycled...
AIR’s Spring 2024 Programs
Explore a spring filled with creativity through visual arts, performance, and sustainable fashion programs in Portsmouth, NH! Keep checking our website or follow us on social media for more program updates throughout the season. World of Wonder II (Ages 11 - 18)...
Chronicles of Creativity: Recapping AIR’s Fall + Winter Programs
Our fall and winter of 2023 was filled with laughter, friendships, and, of course, ART! We visited theatres across the Seacoast to witness the power of live performances, and created our own original artwork along the way. From crafting disguises to writing poetry, we...